Veteran Canadian journalist and CTV News Anchor, Beverly Thomson, has died of cancer at 61, after fighting the disease for 23 years. Thomson died on Sunday morning, surrounded by her loved ones, CTV reports. Thomson was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2002. After her diagnosis, she became an outspoken advocate for cancer research and successfully led fundraisers for breast cancer. She was regarded with great respect for her more than 30-year career and became one of the most recognized broadcasters in Canada. Thomson earned her job at CTV when the network’s vice president told her she had to fill in for the regular anchor nine minutes before the broadcast started. She performed brilliantly, securing her job as a weekend anchor at CTV News. She gained recognition from her interviews with high-profile politicians, international figures, and celebrities. Some of her most notable interviews were with Celine Dion, Shania Twain, and Donald Trump. Thomson was awarded a lifetime achievement award by the Radio Television Digital News Association of Canada in October last year and the Order of Canada in 2019 for her remarkable career.
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